2001 Chevy S-10 oil pressure

Tiny
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 128,000 MILES
I just changed the oil and noticed the oil pressure guage moving while driving around 65 mph going from about 50 lbs to 45 it never done this before I changed the oil its full of oil and holds about 30 lbs at idle it makes no odd noises still runs good.
Monday, March 31st, 2008 AT 8:42 AM

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Tiny
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If its not leaking, no strange noises, I wouldnt worry. If it does go to zero, shut it down. If you really think there is a problem, get a mechanical gauge and hook it up and see what your pressure is and compare to the one on the dash. You oil pressure sending unit could be failing.
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Monday, March 31st, 2008 AT 9:02 AM

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